How to pronounce crusader
Say it like kroo-SAY-der. Crusader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- kroo
- SAY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crusader pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crusader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kroo-SAY-duh.
What does crusader mean?
- a disputant who advocates reform
- a warrior who engages in a holy war“the Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims”
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Words that rhyme with crusader
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Questions about saying crusader
How do you pronounce crusader?
Say kroo-SAY-der. The American pronunciation is /kruˈseɪdɚ/. In British English it is /kruːˈseɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crusader?
Crusader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: kroo · SAY · der.
Is crusader pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kruːˈseɪdə/ (kroo-SAY-duh).